BET ON TALENT

I immigrated in Canada with nothing.

Okay, two luggage and a box and I stayed with my uncle for a few months until I got a job.

But, during those times, I only have my past education and work experiences as my assets.

The rest, I had to quickly build, such as social networks through networking, referrals, information interviews, and so on.

With the fact that there were thousands of job seekers during that time, I considered my journey far less arduous than my counterparts. I got a full-time job after two months.

As I was talking with a colleague of mine a few weeks ago.

We realized that it's not ethnicity, religious background, accent, culture, or education that will move your career.

It's about your talent, discipline, and good attitude.

The fact that these components are not overly emphasized during the interview process bothered me.

It's not the company DEI or their preferential treatment that will increase employee engagement. It's the overall ability of the organization to spot and nurture talent whoever they are and wherever they come from in the world.

The battle for the best talent in major companies is truly the grittiest.

No one know where these best talents are but if you look closer, they can come in different stripes and shapes. 

They are the people in your neighborhood that you wouldn't necessarily get their CVs from your employees, networks, or professional circles.

If you're willing to try a newcomer for a job, they are also willing to try their destiny on you.

How about that? 
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